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Policosanol vs. Niacin: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Policosanol and Niacin. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 56,367 people who take Policosanol and Niacin, and is updated regularly.

What is Policosanol?

Policosanol has active ingredients of policosanol. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 129 Policosanol users. Check the latest studies of Policosanol.

What is Niacin?

Niacin has active ingredients of niacin. It is often used in high blood cholesterol. eHealthMe is studying from 9,008 Niacin users. Check the latest studies of Niacin.

On Jul, 23, 2026

56,367 people who take Policosanol and Niacin are studied.

Policosanol vs Niacin drug comparison reports.

Drugs being compared in this study:

  • Niacin (niacin)
  • Policosanol (policosanol)

Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:

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Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:

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Drug effectiveness:

Policosanol:

  • not at all: 14.29 %
  • somewhat: 42.86 %
  • moderate: 28.57 %
  • high: 0 %
  • very high: 14.29 %

Niacin:

  • not at all: 4.07 %
  • somewhat: 23.73 %
  • moderate: 36.25 %
  • high: 25.36 %
  • very high: 10.59 %

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on policosanol and niacin (the active ingredients of Policosanol and Niacin, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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